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1. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City
4.8
Exceptional(17193)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 250 times today
The Columbia is Florida’s Oldest RestaurantSM, founded in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905. Family-owned and operated for 119 years, the restaurant has earned acclaim for old-world charm as well as for its award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list.Open 365 days a year, including all holidays and serving lunch and dinner daily.Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Experience the Fire of Flamenco! Flamenco Dance Shows: There is an $10 cover charge per person for guests over the age of 12.Monday through Thursday dinner reservation times for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday dinner reservations for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. and for the 9:30 p.m. show, seatings are at 8:30 or 9 p.m. Reservations for dinner and the show are required. Please call the restaurant to check availability for reservations.Please call 813.248.4961 for flamenco show reservations.
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2. Ocean Prime - Tampa
4.8
Exceptional(11031)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Tampa
Booked 121 times today
Located at International Plaza, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed. *Gratuity is automatically added to parties of 6 or more*
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3. Fleming's Steakhouse - Tampa Flagship
4.7
Exceptional(3256)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Tampa
Booked 176 times today
Discover Fleming's in Tampa, located on the corner of Boy Scout Boulevard and Lois Avenue, directly across from the International Plaza, where you'll find exceptional USDA Prime steaks, storied wines and stellar service. Whether you're marking a special occasion, hosting a business dinner, or simply savoring a night out, our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio provide a memorable setting. Explore our Dinner Menu with seven different steak cuts, best-in-class seafood and innovative vegetarian options. Join us for our Social Hour Menu Sunday through Thursday 4PM to 6PM with shareable bar bites and $9 handcrafted cocktails.Planning an event? Explore our Events & Catering Menu for a variety of options, both in our restaurant and off-site.
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4. Sacred Pepper
4.8
Exceptional(6849)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Tampa
Booked 73 times today
Sacred Pepper is a hot spot in Tampa with rave reviews for its delicious food and wonderful service. The locally sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch dishes get high praise. As one reviewer put it, the place has a 'great ambiance, delicious food, and outstanding service'. The cocktails, inspired by cultures from around the world, are also a hit. Plus, the live music adds to the lively atmosphere.
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5. Timpano Hyde Park
4.4
Awesome(3575)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Tampa
Booked 123 times today
Nestled in the heart of historic Hyde Park, Timpano embodies the warmth of an Italian kitchen during the day and the energy of a neighborhood cocktail bar at night. A rustic elegance surrounds you with the fresh decor and foliage, the lively music, and the menu featuring comfort classics with a modern twist. Like any neighborhood kitchen in the Italian countryside, Timpano Hyde Park offers a seat for everyone in a warm and comfortable setting.
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6. American Social Tampa
4.5
Awesome(2019)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 173 times today
Eat, Drink and Be Social.American Social is the place to eat, drink and be social. High-energy atmosphere. Award-winning menu. Live entertainment. Unique cocktails. Local beer and so much more. All in a space designed for electric, social experiences. Where conversations flow free and connections run deep. Where the stage is always set for having a good time. Located on Harbour Island, just across the Garrison Channel from downtown, AmSo Tampa is the perfect location to take in views of the Tampa skyline and enjoy the waterfront with good company and great food and drinks.
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7. CW's Gin Joint
4.8
Exceptional(1231)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Tampa
Booked 20 times today
CW's Gin Joint in Downtown Tampa is a hot spot due to its fantastic ambiance and top-notch service. The place is dripping with style and is a hit for both dates and group gatherings. It's known for its live music, eclectic and fun environment, and its diverse and fun menu. Many reviews highlight the restaurant's great atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food. As one reviewer put it, it's definitely a place for a 'grown and sexy time with friends'!
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8. Casa Santo Stefano
4.8
Exceptional(3624)
Price: Moderate
• Sicilian • Ybor City
Booked 77 times today
Benvenuti! Casa Santo Stefano is a Sicilian restaurant from the Gonzmart family, owners of the 1905 Family Of Restaurants. The lunch and dinner menus feature maccheroni (pasta), steaks, seafood, scacciata, salads, soups, desserts and hundreds of Sicilian wines. Curbside takeout is available by calling the main phone number. The rooftop Santo's Drinkeria also is open. Housed in a beautifully re-imagined former 1925 Ybor City macaroni factory, the restaurant is a look back to Sunday suppers, simpler times and shared stories.Dress code: Casa Santo Stefano often is visited for celebrations and special occasion meals, so it is common for our guests to sport formal wear in the dining room. We welcome everyone, but politely ask that men wear sleeves at Casa Santo Stefano.
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9. Texas de Brazil - Tampa
4.4
Awesome(6935)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Tampa
Booked 178 times today
Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
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10. Lilac
4.8
Exceptional(620)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Tampa
Booked 23 times today
Lilac is a modern Mediterranean restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred chef and California native, John Fraser. Lilac exclusively offers a 4-course prix fixe menu featuring signature elements of Chef Fraser's mastery of Mediterranean cuisine explored through the lens of Floridian coastal produce. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the dining room’s walnut flooring and the warm glow from the pendant globes create an elevated, convivial space focused around an eight-seat Christian Liaigre chef’s counter in sandblasted walnut and a lively open kitchen. Taking its cues from Fraser’s Greek heritage and his admiration of Turkish cuisine, Lilac’s balanced menu is a celebration of the chef’s vegetable-forward philosophy using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.
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  • Frank
    Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a fantastic time 12-27-24. Dinner was outstanding I had the prime and my date had the sea bass. It was my birthday and everyone went out of their way to wish me a happy birthday. Our server Bryan was excellent quick with service and getting anything we needed. It is a little pricey so be sure to check out the menu to see if it fits your purse.
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    Ocean Prime - TampaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Tampa
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    4.8
  • AlexaVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great experience from start to finish! All servers were excellent and personable! Hosts were great at accommodating requests. Food was excellent and we loved the new space! Such a beautiful new restaurant! Will be back!
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    Fleming's Steakhouse - Tampa FlagshipPrice: Expensive• Steak• Tampa
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    4.7
  • AshtynVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We thought this place deserved 5 stars. We were a little late to our 5:30 reservation… about 20 minutes. When we got there the hostess took our name and we were seated within 5 minutes. We started with the Sangria and the Basil Basilica and both were fantastic. For appetizers we had the ricotta spread (which was very good but a little too much ricotta cream), the octopus (very good) and the wagyu carpaccio (which was my favorite!). My boyfriend had the chicken for the entree and I had the Mafaldine. Both were absolutely amazing and will be going back!
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    Timpano Hyde ParkPrice: Expensive• Italian• Tampa
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    4.4
  • Don
    Tampa / Central Florida West •41 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had a great Christmas meal. Three of us enjoyed an appetizer, the 1905 tableside salad, and entrees. Two had fish - both were delicious. The only disappointment was the special Christmas dinner pork meal, which was dry and barely lukewarm as if it had been sitting waiting for the others. The service was stellar - friendly, informative, knowledgeable, timely, but allowed us to enjoy the experience over a period of time without feeling rushed even though the place was jam packed.
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    Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Tampa
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    4.8
  • Dave
    Tampa / Central Florida West •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had a wonderful dining experience this evening at Sacred Pepper. Busy evening and we were seated in the Wine Room which is just off to the right of the Hostess station. Big comfy chairs and a roomy environment. The noise level was low considering this room is just before the lounge area when a duo was performing. The service was excellent our waiter was friendly, very pleasant, attentive but yet not intrusive. The food was absolutely delicious from appetizer to dessert. Our favorite cocktails were crafted very well with a water glass that was never empty.
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    Sacred PepperPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Tampa
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    4.8

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